Renters may qualify for rebate

Published 2:09 pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Roxbury residents who are 65 and older or who are disabled and are renters may be eligible for the state's Renter's Rebate Program. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 1.

Renters 65 and older whose income for 2012 is no more than $33,500 for an individual or $40,900 for a couple may be eligible.

Applicants must show a copy of a 2012 income tax return, if filed, along with proof of Social Security income with SSA1099, proof of any additional income earned in 2012, rent receipts for 2012 or a letter from landlord verifying total rent paid in 2011 and a printout or receipts from electric, gas or oil companies for 2012 payments.